Dangers of Early Marriage
A Rushed
a nurse. However, her dreams were cut short when her parents arranged for her to marry Steve, a 24-year-old man who was from a
he weight of early motherhood hit her hard. Pretty had to leave school, abandoning the dreams she once cherished, while Steve tried his best to support the
The Struggles
t Pretty felt trapped. At just 21, she began to feel as though her life was slipping away, and she longed for the youth
d often see her old schoolmates living carefree lives, and it filled her with jealousy. While her friends were
3: A New B
o a lifestyle she had never known. She began to spend less time at home, leaving Steve to care for the
her. In him, Pretty saw an escape from the responsibilities that weighed her down. She became infatuated with Michael
The Price of
ere too young to fully understand why their mother had left, but they often asked for her, leaving Steve heartbroken. He could not understand wh
had missed out on during her youth. However, as time passed, the reality of her situation began to set in. Michael, whi
5: Tragedy
s the only son of his family, and his death left a deep void in his family's life. Pretty was left
he had left behind her two children and the man who had once loved her unconditionally. Now, she had
6: Lessons
cile with the family she had left behind. But things were no longer the same. Steve had done his best to move on
y no longer saw her as the nurturing figure they once knew. Pretty, filled with
t the responsibilities of marriage and motherhood were not a burden, but a privilege she had taken for granted. Whil
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ge can force young individuals into roles they are not emotion
age, communication is key. Steve and Pretty's marriage fell apart beca
ot just her life but also the lives of her children and Steve. Choices made i
tability she had with Steve and her children were more valuable than the fleeting exc
n family, she learned to take responsibility for her actions and work towards healing. Both S
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